The Whiteboard

Jan 29, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and guard James Harden (13) stand for the National Anthem before playing against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting landing spots for every NBA free agent and trade target

NBA news: Nikola Jokic makes history, next steps for Nuggets, Heat

NBA news: Nuggets place in history, NBA Draft prospects to know

The Whiteboard: Duncan Robinson catches fire, Carmelo Anthony retires

Feb 15, 2022; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Whiteboard: The Process 2.0 for the 76ers, D’Angelo Russell’s defense

May 17, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first half against the Boston Celtics in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler is the clutch king of these NBA Playoffs

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Whiteboard: NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers, and rethinking the 2019 NBA Draft

May 10, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) look on during the third quarter in game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs conference semifinals round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: LeBron James has never looked more human

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: JaMychal Green #1 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Chase Center on February 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Warriors lineup changes, Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer swap places

May 3, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) heads to the bench during a timeout against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Joel Embiid stifled, Anthony Davis on historic trajectory

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks with injured LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA rumors: Draymond to Lakers buzz, Nuggets 3-point defense, Dillon Brooks gone

Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts following the game against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Someone spills the tea on the Clippers, Devin Booker makes a statement

Apr 22, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the basketball over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the first quarter during game three of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler is making every tough shot

Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Donovan Mitchell bombs, Rui Hachimura shines, Damian Lillard trade rumors

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 16: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks, pressure on Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga

Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the first half during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Mid-range legends, award predictions, suspension record for Draymond

Apr 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the third quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Doubling Joel Embiid, Draymond’s stomp, Grizzlies without Ja

Apr 15, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Celtics stifle Trae Young, Jalen Brunson and Jamal Murray go off

Feb 13, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Andrew Wiggins update, end of Zion, Thunder roll

Apr 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) with forward Anthony Davis (3) during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Lakers and Hawks survive, ChatGPT picks NBA Finals and more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 10: Kyle Anderson #5 celebrates a dunk by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on March 10, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Nets defeated the Timberwolves 124-123 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

NBA news: Coaches fired, Gobert throws punch, Play-In Tournament predictions

Apr 6, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Nuggets against Kevin Durant, Lakers offensive changes

Apr 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Russell Westbrook gets revenge, Warriors get bad news

Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Embiid’s MVP case, Kings style, Playoffs clinching scenarios

Dec 12, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Rookies Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) before the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: What if the Luka Doncic, Trae Young trade was a lose-lose?

Mar 12, 2023; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Houston Cougars forward Jarace Walker (25) reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

3 players whose NBA Draft stock rose in March Madness

Mar 19, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) reacts in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

3 players whose NBA Draft stock may have imploded during March Madness

Feb 23, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and center Joel Embiid (21) high five after a score against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Joel Embiid, James Harden are embracing each other’s strengths